Toyota recently reported that Southwestern Indian Polytechnic institute (SIPI), Ilisagvik College, Sitting Bull College and Fort Peck Community College all had earned recognition for their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs, with the schools receiving cash prize awards from the American Indian College Fund to help continue projects in the areas of environmental sustainability and engineering.

Here in Missouri, many people have a deep sense of pride in our history as a crucial contributor to the American workforce, and as such, we make it a point to invest in American-made products, especially when it comes to our cars.

If you drive a Toyota, your car may just be smarter than the average sedan. According to the MIT Technology Review, Toyota is one of only two companies worthy of being called one of the 50 Smartest Companies of 2016. The other is Tesla Motors, founded by Elon Musk, whose other company, SpaceX, also made it onto the list.

When it comes to choices for stock-car racing, a minivan might not be at the top of your list, but Team Toyota Sienna entered One Lap of America 2016 with a track-tuned van anyway.

"Why not race a Sienna?" says the Sienna One Lap of America webpage. "Toyota is setting out to shatter the perception of what it means to own a minivan. One Lap is the ultimate road trip, and Sienna the ultimate road trip vehicle, with its comfort, utility, and versatility."

Toyota entered two vans into the race -- the Sienna SE+, only lightly modified with performance wheels and…

Offering further evidence of the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance, Toyota recently issued a press release detailing the story of Victor Sheppard, a Louisiana man whose Toyota Tundra Pickup surpassed the million mark and kept going. The feat is even more remarkable because the engine and transmission are original...

When it comes to the 2016 Toyota Prius, it's not just fuel efficient. While the iconic hybrid is certainly a true gas sipper, it has much more to offer than remarkable fuel economy ratings. So, where else does this year's model shine? Well, when it comes to safety, the Toyota Prius can't help but to please. Check it out: